Assistant to the Evidence-Based Manager-Evidence-Based Management Aid

Example

Guiding managers through the six steps of EBM (Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Aggregate, Apply, and Assess) to tackle issues such as improving employee engagement. For instance, it helps formulate specific, answerable questions, gather evidence from multiple sources, critically appraise the evidence's quality, synthesize findings, apply them to make informed decisions, and finally, assess the outcomes of these decisions.

Scenario

A company notices a drop in employee engagement scores. The Assistant helps to investigate this by framing questions around the impact of engagement on performance, gathering and appraising evidence from various sources, and recommending actionable strategies based on the aggregated evidence.

Example

Assisting in the critical appraisal of research findings and data to determine their relevance and reliability, and synthesizing evidence from diverse sources to provide a coherent basis for decision-making.

Scenario

An organization is considering the adoption of a new performance management system. The Assistant helps by reviewing relevant scientific literature, analyzing organizational data on current performance management outcomes, and synthesizing insights from these sources to advise on the best approach.

Example

Translating scientific research findings into practical recommendations and actions that managers can implement within their organizational context.

Scenario

A business faces challenges with innovation. The Assistant sifts through the latest research on innovation management, distills key findings, and translates these into practical steps the company can take to foster a more innovative culture.